Prime Video has released the first images from “Bloodaxe,” a new original series from “Vikings” creator Michael Hirst and Horatio Hirst.
Season 1 of “Bloodaxe” follows the rise of Erik Bloodaxe (Xavier Molyneux, “Neighbors”), one of the most famous Nordic raiders, and his formidable wife Gunnhild, mother of kings (Jessica Madsen, star of “Bridgerton”). As the duo fight for the Nordic throne, the land is torn apart by rivals and betrayals. War, chaos and other kings set the stage for this new Norse saga.
The first season also stars Karlis Arnolds Avots (“Kill Jackie”), Levi Miller (“Kraven the Hunter”), Rod Hallett (“Suspect: The Jean Charles De Menezes Shootout”), Alina Tomnikov (“Donna”), Sisse Marie (“Rebel Moon”), Rune Temte (“Eddie the Eagle”) and Jesper Christensen (“Spectre”).
Michael and Horatio Hirst are showrunners, writers and executive producers. Morgan O’Sullivan also serves as executive producer under his O’Sullivan Productions label, alongside Steve Stark under his Toluca Pictures label, Arturo Interian, John Weber and Sheila Hockin.
“Bloodaxe” does not have an official release date but is expected to be released in 2027. All eight episodes will debut on Prime Video. The series has already been picked up for a second season, currently in production in Ireland.
See the first images below.
Jessica Madsen (Gunnhild) in “Bloodaxe” Season 1
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Xavier Molyneux (Erik Bloodaxe) in “Bloodaxe” Season 1
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Xavier Molyneux (Erik Bloodaxe) and Alina Tomnikov (Greta) in season 1 of “Bloodaxe”
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First Looks/Trailers
MGM+ has released the trailer for “The Institute” season 2.
Based on the bestselling novel by Stephen King, the hit horror series returns for its second season on November 8.
After escaping the Institute, Luke Ellis (Joe Freeman) and other children with psychic powers search for a way to put an end to the secret organization for good, even if it means going back inside the Institute. Meanwhile, tech billionaire Nolan Reeves (Alfie Allen) has been hired to help with the rebuild. Sigsby’s (Mary Louise Parker) life as a fugitive forces her to find a way to get back “inside.”
“The Institute” also stars Ben Barnes as Tim Jamieson, Simone Miller as Kalisha, Fionn Laird as Nicky, Arlen So as George, Robert Joy as Dr. Hendricks and Hannah Galway as Wendy.
Jack Bender directs from a screenplay by Benjamin Cavell. The series is produced by Stephen King, Jack Bender, Benjamin Cavell, Gary Barber, Sam Sheridan, Ed Redlich and Michael Mahoney.
Season 2 of “The Institute” premieres November 8 on MGM+, with new episodes airing Sundays through December 20.
Watch the full trailer below.
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